(Illustration by Shubhankar Bade)

(Cover image by Pradnya Garud)

(Illustration on the cover by Nidhin Donald)

Illustration of Thanthai Periyar by Sonali Meshram.

(Illustration by Pinak Banik)

This is a special issue exploring the myths of inherent essence or “svabhava” of humans. Authors from the anti-caste traditions examine The Brahmin Svabhava—uninterrupted access to surplus, labor, and property over the ages. And authors from Black liberation movements examine White supremacy and its uninterrupted access to surplus, labor, and property over the ages.

(Illustration on the cover image by Nidhin Donald)